2020 News

Farewell to House of Science Intern-Karabo Makola

 AIMS House of Science

The AIMS House of Science provides a platform for public engagement, and advance leadership, knowledge and skills for scientific outreach and science communication for AIMS students 

 Africa Scientifique 3-day Workshop

Equipped with Leadership, Knowledge & skills for Science Communication 

Over recent decades, the calls for action from governments and scientific institutions for researchers and academics to undertake Science Communication and Public Engagement 

AIMSWIS Mentoring Webinars

 Leveraging the power of mentorship for female mathematicians

In celebration of Women’s Month, and as part of its monthly webinar series, the AIMS House of Science hosted four phenomenal women mathematicians at its AIMS Women In STEM (AIMSWIS) webinars. 

Apres-Lunch: Mathematical Scientists 

 Mr. Robin Msiska, Mr Ndivhuwo Mphephu & Prof. Philip Mashele

It has been noted that Mathematical Sciences have a critical role to play in solving complex challenges faced globally. Such challenges are significant in Africa. 

Africa Scientifique Programme Intro

Introductory Workshop on Leadership, Knowledge & skills for SciComms

On 22 July 2020, AIMS House of Science, in partnership with African Gong conducted the Africa Scientifique introductory online workshop for the current master’s AIMS students. 

AIMSWIS Mentoring Webinars

 Equips female mathematicians with skills for developing & sustaining profess relationship

Higher education has become increasingly collaborative and interactive. It demands academics and/or researchers to hone their teamwork and networking skills more than ever before. 

AIMSWIS Mentoring Webinars

 Youth Month Feature: Paving the way for African Women in Mathematical Science

The increased participation of women in mathematical sciences has been a challenge worldwide. The UNESCO Institute for Statistics records that women account for less than 30%,

AIMSWIS Mentoring Lunch by Dr. Nancy Neudauer

 Topic: "empower women mathematicians" 

The AIMS Women in STEM (AIMSWIS) recently hosted Dr Nancy Neudauer as a speaker at their regular mentoring lunches. The mentoring lunch was held on 3 March 2020 at AIMS South Africa.

International Women's Day

 AIMSWIS hosts Movie Night in Celebration of International Women's Day

What better way to celebrate International Women’s Day other than by screening a movie that depicts women as equally powerful and talented beings?    

Public Lecture by Dr. Stefano Galmarini

 Bias adjustment of climate variable for a more precise Climate Risk Assessment

There are several variables that it can be difficult to correct bias in climate science research. This was highlighted in a public lecture by Dr Stefano Galmarini, a researcher. 

Pi Day Celebration

 AIMS House of Science organised a Kahoot game show in celebration Pi Day

AIMS House of Science hosted a Kahoot game show to commemorate International Day of Mathematics/ Pi Day. The celebration took place on Friday, March 13, ahead of the actual date (March 14) Ms Rojo.

Rejoyce's Graduation

 AIMS House of Science's Manager awarded MPhil in Science and Technology Studies 

Dr Rejoyce Gavhi-Molefe, Resident Researcher in Mathematics and AIMS South Africa House of Science Manager was awarded a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Science and Technology. 

Public Lecture by Dr. Karina Leppik

 What do you get when you mix a telescope with an airplane?

The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about a telescope is probably a scientific instrument housed within a dome or similar structure on a secluded plateau. 

Public Lecture by Hans Mittelmann

 Using Mathematical Science for Optimization in the world of business

“Optimization is everywhere, even in the world of business,“ noted Prof Hans Mittelmann, a Professor of Computational Mathematics at Arizona State University in his public lecture on 30 January.